cashier/sales

wheelchair attendant

service manager

painter

gate attendant

Boston-Symphony-Orchestra

I worked in fundraising for 10 years, at a few organizations..  I worked at the BSO until 4/17, when injuries forced me to resign.  Prospects were poor for making serious money.  A lot of time spent doing the work of other departments, for which there was no commission.  Most of the work involved was correcting mistakes in data entry, as well as customer service.  While I enjoyed the latter aspect of this,  salary was not commensurate with those in BSO doing this full time.  

Also, there was a troubling degree of misogyny and religious proselytizing .  This was likely not the culture of the BSO as a whole,  but a constant in the Telefundraising department.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great co-workers and managers. Employees are encouraged to share their ideas for process improvement. 
Everyone treats you with respect. Good benefits and ability to attend performances at no charge. 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I did not get find anything stressful about working at the company. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I worked from home for the most part but the few times I was on site I found the work environment to be friendly. The physical office area for my department was however cramped in my opinion. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a remote worker, I communicate with others via project management software,  email or Teams. Attend Zoom meetings.

My time with the BSO allowed me to meet a lot of great people and gain an understanding of the day to day operations of a ticketing department in a large non-profit arts organization.  The actual job is not too rewarding, as it is customer service based, but it is a great opportunity for a student looking for part time work or perhaps a recent grad looking to get their foot in the door.  The management at times can seem inefficient, which can be frustrating.  Definitely an excellent organization and great people though.

A typical day at work consists of greeting patrons from all over the world and local areas who come to see the show during Spring and Holiday Pops. Its goes very fast and the atmosphere is unforgettable.

I've learned lots from working for Symphony, my up-selling experience has advanced as well as my wine knowledge and passion for music.

Management is awesome and definitely feels like we are all family.

Hardest part of the job is leaving at the end of the night because it is such a good time. Who doesn't like to have fun and make great money simultaneously.

When the old mangement team stepped down and retired, the whole BSO business management team was replaced by all the cronies from City Year from CFO, controller, manger, HR and budgeting, who do not have decent work ethic. If you worked in City Year, you can be a controller even you have no MBA or CPA. They do not care about BSO as a historical and cultural icon of boston but only about their own pockets. It is a shame to see this institution dying and having the management replaced by people from the outside who show no care for their jobs. 

Nothing good came out of working there. You stand on your feet the whole shift. You can not talk to Co workers nor sit. A co worker was sent home because he was leaning back on the wall to relieve some stress from his legs/feet. You have to ask to go to the bathroom. Even if you’re right next to the rest room. The manager was never present. There was no work if there isn’t any shows. You can go about a week or two without work. The summer they’re closed. It’s not promised that you get placed at another site til the summer is over.

I worked at Days in the Arts at Tanglewood, a Boston Symphony Orchestra summer camp. I was a "Counselor in Training", but that title seems diminutive in comparison to what the job entailed. I was with the kids 24/7, bringing them wherever they needed to go, constantly engaging with them, transporting them from Boston to the Berkshires and much, much more. It was a go-go-go experience and I thrived. There were also many field trips to see show and visit museums etc and I didn't have to pay a cent.

I worked at the Tanglewood Music center during summer and the culture was rich and vibrant. Management is wonderful and does not look down on employees. Treats with respect. The HR department at BSO is particularly helpful and knowledgeable which is sometimes hard to find at a non-profit. Focused on the individual rather than just the qualifications.

I worked for lawn and wheelchair and it was a blast. Fun, pretty easy, lots of interesting people, and you can watch all the shows! The end of the show is of course a mad dash, but that's the job, and most people will tip. Great summer job.

A quick meeting discussing the concert details before the gates open,
then gate assignments. Each day we’re working with different people which makes it socially enjoyable. 
Must dress smart casual / jacket and tie.
Many guests are “first timers”, so we help answer questions and direct
them to various attractions on the Tanglewood grounds.
A very happy atmosphere.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cashier/sales 2 salaries reported	$16.13 per hour
Wheelchair attendant 2 salaries reported	$18.77 per hour
Service manager 2 salaries reported	$20.38 per hour
Painter 2 salaries reported	$30.19 per hour
Gate attendant 2 salaries reported	$22.46 per hour

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